Rousette sucked in a breath sharply, the moldy air sticking in her lungs.
Three pairs of eyes were on her, two shocked to see her, and the other glaring.
Rousette swallowed thickly, chancing a quick glance to where Ladybug and Chat were lying on the floor, immobilized with wide eyes. She could tell that they were trying to speak, but the immobilization spells rendered them mute, freezing masks of terror on their faces.
Rousette tore her gaze from them, focusing on the Witch.
I'll get you guys free soon, she promised them.
The Witch continued to stare at her, stance relaxed but wand still pointed towards the new arrival. She was standing between Rousette and her fellow miraculous wielders, but wasn't making any indication that she was interested in them.
Not even to take their miraculous.
What does she want? Rousette thought. She's not an akuma…
She didn't get a chance to finish the thought, having to dodge a sudden attack by the Witch.
So she does want me, Rousette thought grimly. She shot back an immobilization spell of her own, but the Witch ducked under it easily, advancing to counter with her wand glowing and raised.
The spell flew past Rousette, empty storage boxes clattering to the floor in a storm of dust.
A muffled squeak caught Rousette's attention, bringing her eyes back to her friends.
Rousette sucked in a breath; that spell had almost hit Chat.
I need to get out of here.
As much as she hated leaving Ladybug and Chat immobilized and defenseless, they were safer alone than between two dueling witches.
Rousette's eyes narrowed, staff poised in front of her, stance wide and balanced.
If she could apparate with the Witch somewhere, Ladybug and Chat would be much safer. And their immobilization spells would be wearing off soon…
She flicked her wand to glance another spell off her arm, foot sliding back an inch.
I might not be able to reach her though, the thought struck Rousette suddenly, causing her to take another stumbling step back.
This Witch was evidently very powerful – was she a ministry witch? Or a Death Eater?
The thought made Rousette's stomach squirm.
Her head was still spinning from the last attack.
Rousette looked up, finding the Witch much closer than before – too close -
It was just a touch – but it was enough. Rousette felt herself being dragged into the Witch's apparition, the wind stealing her breath from her lungs. She clung to her staff with all her strength, not wanting it to be lost to the empty space.
Well at least Ladybug and Chat are safer now, Rousette thought dully, half expecting the thought to fly off with her disintegrating leg.
She hit the ground hard, face smacking against a cold floor with a thud. There were someone's fingers on the back of her neck – cool to the touch and clawed.
A pair of high heels were inches from her face, black and unforgiving.
Rousette kept still, her entire body numbed by a dull throbbing. She knew that there would be a wand in a hand hovering over her neck, tracing her every movement.
She chanced a glance upward, keeping as still as possible.
The Witch was standing over her, but she wasn't looking at Rousette. She was looking across the room, but with little light it was difficult to tell what she was looking at.
This can't be good, Rousette thought. I don't even know where I am.
She continued to lay still to conserve her strength, eyes half lidded. I guess I have to wait, she breathed.
A door opened, blinding Rousette momentarily when the light crossed her face.
Then it closed, plunging the room into darkness once again, a pair of shoes sounding on the floor. The Witch above Rousette stiffened, the tip of her wand pressing into the base of Rousette's skull.
She grimaced ever so slightly, fist curling around her staff.
"Tell the Dark Lord we are ready," the Witch spoke up, glancing down to Rousette. "We are ready."
Rousette immediately stiffened, the mention of the Dark Lord freezing her blood.
No…he couldn't – she was a Death Eater?
She felt like she was burning – but her blood was frozen – her eyes wide with fear, a single thought looping through her head
I'm going to die.
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Author's Note:
Hello! How's everyone doing? Happy New Year!
I know I've left some pretty gaping loopholes so far – so please ask for help if you've fallen into one! If you're confused about something, please ask – I know this story is weird in many ways J
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